The Trolley Song

Betty Carter · 1979 · Standard de Blane et Martin, mené à vive allure

Context

Fourth track, by Ralph Blane and Hugh Martin, 3 min 37. The album was nominated for a Grammy in the category of best female jazz vocal.

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• Sounds (Movin' On) (1979)
• Caribbean Sun (1979)
• Fake (1979)
• Tight (Betty Carter) (1976)
• Baby, It's Cold Outside (1961)

Sources

• EN: The Audience with Betty Carter

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